CANES POSTCAST: Miami Beats Wake 33-20: Mensah Makes History, Defense Slams Door, Injuries Mount

The No. 5 Miami Hurricanes survived a dramatic tale of two halves, defeating the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 33-20 to improve to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in ACC play.

Darian Mensah started the game with 23 consecutive completions and finished 30-of-34 for 220 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. His completion streak reached 34 consecutive passes over Miami’s last two games. Malachi Toney delivered another huge performance with 12 catches for 114 yards and a touchdown, while Mark Fletcher Jr. rushed 16 times for 85 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game.

Miami dominated the first half, building a 24-7 lead with 303 total yards, 18 first downs and Mensah completing all 20 of his attempts for 193 yards and two touchdowns. The Hurricanes scored 17 points in the second quarter—the turning point of the game.

The second half was completely different. Miami managed only 75 yards, five first downs and 27 passing yards after halftime. After Mensah’s third touchdown pass gave Miami a 31-7 lead, the Hurricanes produced four consecutive three-and-outs as Wake Forest fought back.